“We don’t know exactly what it’s going to say but it will be good to get that information because that’s a big piece of what we need to move forward,” Mayor R.J. Berry said.

The Police Union president said some officers have a fear of how much the feds will influence the department going forward.

“Maybe some sort of implementations and obviously reform and change – we expect that to happen – but not being overtaken,” said APOA President Stephanie Lopez. “Of course, that’s a fear on everybody’s mind.”

Thursday’s findings mark the end of a long investigation, but just the beginning of getting the fixes in place.

Their findings letter will include recommended changes.

After that, the city and feds will work out a formal agreement to get those changes in place.

That will likely include having a federal monitor in town to make sure the new policies are enforced.